An EVM-compatible Layer 1 Testnet v4 for PulseChain (Chain ID 943), enabling dApp and validator testing with fast, low-cost tPLS transactions and Ethereum tooling compatibility.
PulseChain Testnet v4 is a public, Ethereum‑compatible test network that mirrors PulseChain mainnet features (EIP‑1559 fees, PoS validators) and uses tPLS for gas. It’s used to test dApps, cross‑chain bridges, liquidity, and validator/infrastructure upgrades under mainnet‑like conditions; typical performance metrics: ~1 gwei average gas cost (testnet), ~10–12 s block time, ~15–20 TPS sustained, and activity ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of daily transactions during coordinated tests.
Unlike typical testnets, PulseChain v4 mirrors Ethereum’s full state and address space—creating PRC‑20 counterparts to ERC‑20s—so teams can realistically test migrations and the official bridge before mainnet. It remains fully EVM‑equivalent (tooling/RPC/bytecode parity) with ultra‑low fees (~1 gwei on testnet) and consistent ~10–12 s blocks, letting developers benchmark throughput (~15–20 TPS sustained) and user flows in a high‑fidelity, low‑cost environment.
PulseChain Testnet v4 uses tPLS as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain tPLS by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge tPLS to PulseChain Testnet v4, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select PulseChain Testnet v4 as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on PulseChain Testnet v4 you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
To add PulseChain Testnet v4 to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
To send tPLS on PulseChain Testnet v4, ensure your wallet is connected to the PulseChain Testnet v4 network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of tPLS to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.